Palazzolo Acreide: medieval and Baroque together


Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Palazzolo Acreide

State: SR - Area: Siracusa surroundings

Palazzolo Acreide, a UNESCO world heritage site, merges two souls: one medieval and the other baroque.
The first urban center was built by the Greeks in 664 BC. and is located not far from the current one. The name of the town derives from Akrai, which in Greek means summit, while palazzolo derives from the name that the Normans gave it, Palatiolum, due to the presence of an imperial palace. Palazzolo Acreide in the Norman period, in fact, developed around the castle. Following the earthquake of 1693 it was rebuilt in the beautiful Sicilian baroque style.

Things to do

Tour, Experience, Tastings,...

Palazzolo Acreide is set in the splendid scenery of the Iblei mountains: this makes it suitable for various types of activities, experiences, excursions, tours,...


Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show,... Palazzolo Acreide


What to eat

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Palazzolo Acreide

You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.

Here, as in all other places in Sicily, you will easily find the best-known dishes of typical Sicilian cuisine.

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Where to stay

Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in Palazzolo Acreide


Nearby Places


Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Palazzolo Acreide. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!

Buscemi

Siracusa surroundings

Cassaro

Siracusa surroundings

Ferla

Siracusa surroundings

Buccheri

Siracusa surroundings

Interesting Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Palazzolo Acreide

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